Aoba jo 1-2 Year Pre Bonsai (#957) chantilly lace The leaves as they emerge

The leaves as they emerge are covered with a fine hair making them silvery in appearance

Acer crataegifolium is in the snake bark group of maples and hence has white striations in the bark (inconspicuous)

and may not be a suitable choice for someone who lives in an extreme zone area

Acer truncatum is native to the forests of northern China

Summer Gold promises to keep it color even in hot sunny conditions better than others

Aoba jo 1-2 Year Pre Bonsai (#957) chantilly lace The leaves as they emergeAoba jo is an Acer palmatum dwarf variety with delightful green leaves showing bronzed edges. In Japanese, Aoba jo means beautiful green leaves. Hardy and strong growing, this tree has very nice fall colors of yellow, orange and finally turning to scarlet. Mature mounding height is about 3 feet tall, making it an ideal candidate for a potted plant or bonsai. This is a 2 3 year old one gallon plant.